Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1778.

  1. Resources
  2. View Resource

ArchivalResource

Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1778.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155885692

Letter dated 1 December 1778 from William Franklin to a Col Skene, written shortly after his release from a Connecticut prison at the end of October 1778. He discusses some mutual acquaintances.

1 item (1 leaf).

University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 6895119

University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

Related Entities

There are 1 Entities related to this resource.

Franklin, William, 1731-1813

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6930rmt (person)

William Franklin was born in 1731, the illegitimate son of Benjamin Franklin; his mother's identity is unknown. Prime Minister, Lord Bute, named William Franklin to the position of Royal Governor of New Jersey when the office became available in 1762. At first, Franklin was greeted in New Jersey with trepidation, as it was assumed that his famous father had obtained the office for him. In contrast to the low expectations of him, William Franklin became one of the most effective royal governors N...